SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 7150 Posts, Last Date Extended to June 15

The State Bank of India has released a major recruitment notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026. This is a great opportunity for graduates who are looking to begin their career in the banking sector with one of India’s largest and most trusted banks.

According to the official notification, SBI will engage a total of 7150 apprentices across various States and Union Territories in India. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI careers portal.

The online application process started on May 19, 2026. Earlier, the last date to apply was June 8, 2026, but the deadline has now been extended to June 15, 2026. Candidates who have not applied yet should complete their registration before the extended last date.

SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

State Bank of India has announced apprentice training seats across 34 States and Union Territories. Candidates selected under this recruitment will undergo one year of on-the-job training.

This is not a permanent job in SBI. Candidates selected as apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of the bank. However, this opportunity can help candidates gain valuable banking experience and practical knowledge.

Key Highlights

Organization: State Bank of India
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Posts: 7150
Advertisement Number: CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07
Training Duration: 1 Year
Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
Qualification: Graduation
Age Limit: 20 to 28 years
Application Mode: Online
Selection Process: Online Written Test, Local Language Test, Medical Examination
Last Date to Apply: June 15, 2026

Important Dates

Candidates should carefully note the important dates related to this recruitment.

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	May 19, 2026
Online Application Start Date	May 19, 2026
Earlier Last Date	June 8, 2026
Extended Last Date	June 15, 2026
Age Calculation Date	April 1, 2026
Admit Card Download	Tentatively June 2026
Online Exam Date	Tentatively July 2026

SBI Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 7150 apprentice training seats have been announced. These seats are distributed across different States and Union Territories.

Some major state-wise vacancies include:

Andhra Pradesh: 709
Karnataka: 276
Telangana: 491
Tamil Nadu: 396
Kerala: 403
Maharashtra: 504
Uttar Pradesh: 561
West Bengal: 460
Rajasthan: 350
Punjab: 345
Haryana: 320
Assam: 368
Gujarat: 217
Madhya Pradesh: 285
Odisha: 229

Candidates can apply for only one State. Once the application is submitted, changing the State or category will not be allowed.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.

Nationality

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognized university or institute as on April 1, 2026.

Any graduate can apply, provided the degree is from a recognized institution.

NAPS Registration

Before applying through the SBI website, candidates must register on the NAPS portal. This is mandatory for all applicants.

Previous Apprenticeship Condition

Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in SBI or any other organization are not eligible.

Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are also not eligible.

Work Experience Condition

Candidates who have training or job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification are not eligible for this apprentice engagement.

Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years as on April 1, 2026.

This means candidates must have been born not later than April 1, 2006, and not earlier than April 2, 1998.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

SC/ST candidates: 5 years
OBC candidates: 3 years
PwBD candidates: As per rules

Stipend Details

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.

No additional allowances or benefits will be provided. Apprentices will not receive regular employee benefits such as DA, HRA, medical benefits, provident fund, or other bank employee facilities.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online.

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹300
SC/ST/PwBD	No Fee

The application fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes three stages.

1. Online Written Examination

The first stage is an online written test. The exam will be objective type.

The test will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks. The total duration will be 60 minutes.

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
General / Financial Awareness	25	25	15 minutes
General English	25	25	15 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	15 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	25	25	15 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

There will be negative marking. For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted.

2. Local Language Test

Candidates who qualify in the online written test must appear for the local language test.

Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may be exempted from the language test if they produce valid proof.

For Karnataka, the local language is Kannada.

3. Medical Examination

Final engagement will be subject to medical fitness as per SBI requirements.

Exam Medium

The SBI Apprentice written test will be available in English, Hindi, and regional languages as applicable to the State.

For Karnataka, the exam medium will be English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Karnataka Vacancy Details

For Karnataka, SBI has announced 276 apprentice seats. Candidates applying for Karnataka should know Kannada and must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language.

This is an important point because the local language test is mandatory unless the candidate has studied Kannada in Class 10 or Class 12.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:

Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Live photograph
Graduation certificate
Mark sheets
Category certificate, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Valid ID proof
Aadhaar card

How to Apply for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only.

Step-by-Step Process

Visit the NAPS portal and complete apprenticeship registration.
Visit the official SBI careers website.
Open the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 link.
Read the notification carefully.
Complete the online registration.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application form.
Save and print the application confirmation for future use.

Candidates should not send any hard copy of the application form to SBI.

Important Instructions

Candidates must remember that this is not a permanent job in SBI. It is a one-year apprenticeship training opportunity.

SBI is not obligated to offer permanent employment after completion of apprenticeship.

Candidates can apply for only one State. Multiple applications may lead to cancellation.

Candidates must keep their email ID and mobile number active because SBI will send all important updates through registered contact details.

Candidates with serious CIBIL defaults or unpaid loan and credit card dues may not be eligible unless the dues are cleared before the offer of engagement.

Who Should Apply?

This recruitment is suitable for:

Fresh graduates
Banking aspirants
Candidates looking for practical banking exposure
Candidates preparing for SBI Clerk or other bank exams
Candidates who want one year of professional training in the banking sector

Who Should Not Apply?

Candidates looking for a permanent bank job should understand that this is only apprenticeship training.

Candidates who already completed apprenticeship training should not apply.

Candidates who do not know the local language of the State should avoid applying for that State.

Candidates with more than one year of post-qualification work experience are not eligible.

Competition Level

The competition for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is expected to be high because any graduate can apply.

States with higher vacancies and larger populations may see more competition. Candidates should focus on speed, accuracy, and local language preparation.

The written test is expected to be easier than SBI Clerk level, but negative marking can reduce scores if candidates attempt questions carelessly.

Preparation Tips

Candidates should prepare section-wise.

For General and Financial Awareness, focus on current affairs, banking awareness, RBI updates, government schemes, and basic financial knowledge.

For General English, practice grammar, reading comprehension, error detection, and vocabulary.

For Quantitative Aptitude, prepare simplification, number series, percentage, profit and loss, ratio, average, time and work, and data interpretation.

For Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, practice puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relation, direction sense, and basic computer knowledge.

Final Words

SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a valuable opportunity for graduates who want to gain practical experience in the banking sector. With 7150 training seats across India and a monthly stipend of ₹15,000, this recruitment is expected to attract a large number of candidates.

The last date has been extended to June 15, 2026, so eligible candidates should not wait until the final day. Complete the NAPS registration first, then submit the SBI online application carefully.

Candidates should read the official notification fully before applying and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions.